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The men allegedly discussed not wanting the birds to nest behind their St. Pete Beach businesses.

TAMPA — Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday arrested two beachfrontbusiness owners on charges that they scattered hundreds of toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach in April near a colony of protec...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said sweeping record searches of outspoken environmental activists were “conducted for public safety purposes.”

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TAMPA, Fla. — Like he had a dozen times before, Jim Watt stood behind the lectern and addressed Florida's wildlife commission.

“Good day, commissioners,” he began. “As you know, my name is Jim Watt, and this is my 13th time in front of you, pleading with you to stop

TAMPA, Fla. — Like he had a dozen times before, Jim Watt stood behind the lectern and addressed Florida's wildlife commission.

The aquatic plant can double its population in less than three weeks. The city is working to remove it.

The county parks department is also proposing to end the seasonal lifeguard program at Fort De Soto and Sand Key parks.

Citing a shortfall of about $40 million, the county is proposing to cut local cash for Weedon Island and Shell Key preserves.